Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

4.6

1210 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Enjoy a wonderful dining experience with family or friends at Carelli's. Owner Greg Carelli with help from his father Gene wanted to offer guests authentic Italian cuisine in a contemporary setting that features a large open flame fireplace, mosaic tiles, natural Birch woods, and warm lighting. An appetizer of fresh mozzarella and Beefsteak tomato caprese, lightly breaded calamari or lamb artichoke meatballs will please the palate at Carelli's. Guests can dine on baked jumbo shells stuffed with spinach and ricotta , the classic chicken parmigiana or shrimp scampi. Artisanal pizza, calzones, and paninis. Awsome Gluten-free options are also available.

Carelli's was the winner of the Daily Camera Reader's Choice 2002-2020 award for Best Italian Restaurant and ambiance. It also has won awards from the Denver Post and Boulder Weekly magazines. It has an awesome bar scene and an extensive wine list. Carelli's restaurant features daily fresh fish specials.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(303) 938-9300
Website
http://carellis.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
645 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303
Neighborhood
Boulder
Parking details
We have a private parking lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,210 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boulder Area
Best Overall
Boulder Area
Best Ambiance
Boulder Area
Best Value
Boulder Area
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano in Boulder offers a "consistently great" dining experience with "exceptional" Italian cuisine and attentive service. Guests praise the garlic bread, salmon caesar salad, and veal scaloppini. It's perfect for celebrations or casual dining, with a cozy atmosphere and a diverse menu. Reservations recommended for this "hidden gem."

1,210 Reviews

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Wendy
Denver
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We've been to Carellis several times in the past year or two, and I can honestly say I have yet to really enjoy a meal there -regardless of the category. Pasta, risotto, seafood or veal etc. Pasta has been watery and overcooked, risotto has been ‘soupy', veal was slippery and tasteless. The prices are high for the quality of the food. So yes, very disappointed
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Daniel
VIP
Fargo
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice atmosphere, excellent wine selections and a great menu. Love the garlic toast appetizer.
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Susan
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was first rate from the moment we walked into the restaurant until the moment we had finished our meal. Our waitress was very professional, friendly and helpful. We had three different meals and each one was hot and tasty. I can’t wait to go back!!
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Nick
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great overall experience and service. Food is good and a great place to celebrate my dads birthday
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Margie
VIP
Naples
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Over rated by others. Food was so so at best. Food was not fresh or tasty.
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Beth
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Must have been wn off night. Two of our five dishes were inedible. Usually it is very good. It was a super disappointing dinner. The only thing that saved it was our server. She was professional, personable and just great at her job.
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Kimbirly
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfection, this time and every time. Chris is an amazing bartender and host at the bar! CU 🔜
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Zedi
VIP
Denver
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was out first experience at Carelli's. Overall it was a decent experience, our server was very good and took care of us quiet well. The food was nothing extra ordinary as compared to most Italian restaurants. Not a bad option for first time, not sure about repeating it.
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Lonny
VIP
Denver
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal with excellent service and atmosphere
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Tad
VIP
Denver
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Carol and I had a wonderful meal on our recent return trip to Carelli's! She is recovering from surgery on her foot, so was using crutches and on this icy evening the staff were very helpful in ensuring her safety up into the restaurant and back to the car. We enjoyed the gentle conversational buzz and all the smiles in the dining room and our cozy table by the fireplace. The pacing of our cocktails, salmon carpaccio, salad and lasagna special was perfect and delivered with a warm smile by our server Jasmine. Carol had a Kir Royale and I tried a new (to me) pinot grigio from the Fruilly region - both excellent. The carpaccio is always one of our favorites, and was again, superb. The lasagna and salad special was outstanding (that homemade blue cheese dressing, wow!) - just the sort 'comfort entree' we needed on a cold and snowy evening.
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FAQs

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 938-9300.

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.6 stars by 1210 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

645 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303

Additional information

Neighborhood
Boulder
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have a private parking lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://carellis.com/
Phone number
(303) 938-9300

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Steak Vesuvio

Pollo Saltimbocca

Calamari

Menu

What 1,210 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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